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2 Arrests Made In Weekend Allentown Shooting

A shooting that occurred over the weekend in Allentown resulted in the arrest of two people, authorities said.

1700 block of South 4th Street

1700 block of South 4th Street

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Officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of South 4th Street around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday after receiving a report of a fight with shots fired, Allentown police said.

Officers arrived to find a car occupied by two men, police said. According to witnesses, the men in the car were the shooters from the initial call.

Jerry A. Green-Acosta, 26, and Jensen R. Ovalle, 22, were discovered with two "ghost" guns and a 9mm handgun, as well as ammunition, according to police.

No injuries were reported.

Both men were charged with firearms not to be carried without a license and reckless endangering disorderly conduct.

Green-Acosta was sent to Lehigh County Jail after failing to post 10 percent of $25,000 bail.

Ovalle was released from Lehigh County Jail on Sunday after posting 10 percent of $10,000 bail.

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